Coding
External Audit
An External Audit is a review conducted by Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurers, or independent audit organizations to evaluate coding accuracy
Definition
An External Audit is a review conducted by Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurers, or independent audit organizations to evaluate coding accuracy
Why it matters
External Audit is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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